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First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio
The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday
Hellenic Train: Thessaloniki–Serres train halted due to technical fault
The 61 passengers on board will continue their journey by bus
Traffic at a standstill: Heavy congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos as holiday getaway begins
Major delays across Athens' road network – Traffic is intensifying ahead of the weekend, with heavy congestion also reported around the Port of Piraeus and in central Athens
More than 5,000 repair permits issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel floods
According to figures from the General Secretariat for the Restoration of Natural Disaster Effects, more than 5,000 repair permits have been issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel, with the largest number issued in the Regional Unit of Karditsa. There, 2,048 permits have been granted, corresponding to more than €16 million in free state financial assistance
Very high wildfire risk forecast for parts of Crete tomorrow – See the map
The Fire Service has maintained Stage 2 operational readiness
AADE: Deadline for fertilizer purchase subsidy applications extended until July 31
The payment of the subsidy for the first application period will be made by August 10, 2026. The subsidy amounts to 15% of the net value of fertilizer purchase invoices, while the maximum subsidy cannot exceed €50,000 per business
Very high wildfire risk tomorrow in Attica, Crete and areas of Central Greece, the Peloponnese and the North Aegean
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the relevant state authorities, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, so that they remain on heightened alert
The evidence that identified the three suspects in the Marfin murders: The hat, the backpack and how they were distinguished from the crowd
The forensic report by the Hellenic Police’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations reveals how authorities were led to the three individuals accused of the deadly attack on Marfin
